1989 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Rover 600
To start off, 1994 Rover 600 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Rover 600. (130 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 600 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Rover 600. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Rover 600.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Capri | 1994 Rover 600 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Capri | 600 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |